A high degree of interest enticed nearly 70 people to submit applicantions to join the Community Infill Panel. Of the applicants, thirteen passionate and committed Edmontonians were selected to sit on the newly-created group.

The Panel represents a new approach to engaging Edmontonians in supporting infill-related policy and projects. As a volunteer advisory committee, the panel will provide strategic advice to City Administration on key infill issues. They represent a broad range of skills, knowledge, demographics and points of view that reflect the diversity of perspectives and opinions on infill in Edmonton. “I feel privileged to be on the Panel and sharing ideas with the other members to help ensure that planning and revitalization in Edmonton continues in a positive way,” says Sandy Pon, a local realtor and Panel member.

Panel members will serve a two-year term, attending approximately five meetings per year. The Panel’s work and membership will be reviewed and adjusted along the way based on the collective lessons learned. The Panel represents just one of many methods that Administration will be using to engage with citizens and stakeholders as we continue to advance infill work in Edmonton.Panel members include Community League representatives, local developers building infill, realtors, lawyers and communications professionals:

Steve Curtis, Development & Marketing Manager for Christenson Group of Companies

Maryam Razavi, Sociology PhD. Graduate

Chris Dulaba, Placemaker at Beljan Development

Bryan Sandilands, Parkview Community League & Principal at Nudge Consulting

Kember Handzic, Partner at Emery Jamieson LLP

Carla Stolte, Westmount Community League

Anne Huizinga, North Glenora Community League

Katie Warwa, Intern Architect at Tkalcic Bengert

Puneeta McBryan, Account Executive at Incite Marketing

Brandon Webber, Communications Director for IDEA

Carol Moerth, Community Engagement Champion

Kyle Willes, Community Member

Sandy Pon, Realtor

“This is a great opportunity for collaboration and to learn from residents and stakeholder groups,” says Colton Kirsop, senior planner with the City’s Zoning Bylaw team and member of the panel selection committee. “We’re looking forward to working even closer with our partners to support better infill in our city.” The Community Infill Panel is action 6 on Edmonton’s Infill Roadmap. Infill supports community growth, reinvestment and revitalization, and provides more flexible housing solutions for the diverse needs of our citizens.